Vol. 9, Special Issue 4, Part B (2023)

“The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence”.

- Rabindranath Tagore

The necessity of sustainable growth is crucial in all fields. Development that is sustainable means that it satisfies present-day requirements without sacrificing the ability of future generations to satisfy their own demands. Every individual can get the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values essential to sculpt a sustainable future through education for sustainable development. Education is an essential area that can help to attain the intended objective of sustainable development when we think of (SD) sustainable development. A rapidly developing and crucial component of the educational system is research and innovation in education for sustainable development. In order to attain the clearly defined aim of sustainable development, education, research, and innovation in this area are therefore necessary and can play a significant role. A nation's capacity to create and meet sustainability goals depends heavily on its educational system. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has gained prominence as a social issue. In almost every academic and non-academic environment, there have been extensive disputes on what SD means and how it works. Sustainable development was first introduced in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), also known as the Brundtland Commission. Its simple definition is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has gained prominence as a social issue. The United Nations' decade for education (DESD, 2005-2014) promoted creative educational strategies to support societal shifts towards sustainability. Several trends are emerging in the important sectors of education and higher education. With education, the necessary methods and means for sustainable development are recognised. Therefore, it is important to encourage high-quality education that is focused on developing sustainable values and abilities. Also, as learning does not occur in a vacuum, ESD views the collaboration of various stakeholders as essential. ESD activities have multiplied during the past ten years at all societal scales.